Vintage Taittinger Champagne poster from the 1980s, featuring a glamorous woman—often thought to be inspired by Grace Kelly—seen through a tall champagne flute. Part of the celebrated “L’Instant Taittinger” advertising campaign introduced by Claude Taittinger, the image combines elegance and luxury in a refined Art Deco–inspired style. The golden tones and stylized composition evoke the sparkle of champagne and the sophistication of the brand. Linen-mounted and in excellent condition.
L’Instant Taittinger
Artist: Anonymous
Date: c. 1980s
Printer: Taittinger, France
Size: 21.3 × 31.5 in / 54 × 80 cm
Print Type: Offset lithograph
On Linen: Yes
Condition: Excellent “A”
Baicoli – I Famosi Biscotti Veneziani – Emka, 1949
Original vintage Italian advertising poster for “Baicoli, i famosi biscotti Veneziani,” produced by the Colussi brand. Designed by Emka, this striking mid-century composition reflects the elegance and refinement associated with Venice, rendered in a late Art Deco style.
The image features a finely dressed couple in stylized Venetian attire, with rich reds set against deep blue tones and architectural elements suggesting Venice. The refined composition and strong color contrasts create a memorable and visually sophisticated advertisement for the traditional Venetian biscuit.
Printed in lithography by Bonetti, Milan, with the artist’s signature in the plate at the lower left and printer and date identified below the image.
Artist: Emka
Year: 1949
Printer: Bonetti, Milan
Dimensions: 39 x 27 inches / 99 x 69 cm
Medium: Lithograph on linen
Condition: Excellent
Bitter Campari “L’Aperitivo” – Fortunato Depero, c. 1965
Vintage advertising poster for Campari designed by Fortunato Depero, originally created in the 1930s and reissued by the company in the 1960s. According to Signor Passerini, former curator of the Campari collection, the company published this poster in the 1960s. This example is a second edition printed in offset lithography by Officine Grafiche Leopoldo Baroni, Milan. A bold and iconic Futurist composition, the design is one of Depero’s most recognizable works for Campari and reflects the strong graphic style associated with the brand. Signed in the plate “F. Depero”.
Artist: Fortunato Depero
Title: Bitter Campari – L’Aperitivo
Year: c. 1965 second edition
Printer: Officine Grafiche Leopoldo Baroni, Milan
Medium: Offset lithograph in colors, mounted on linen
Size: 38.4 x 26.8 inches / 97.5 x 68 cm
Condition: Excellent
Campari Soda was created by Carlo Fisanotti in 1948 and printed by Gros Monti, Torino. Issued in the years following World War II, the design reflects the early wave of Italian modernism that would come to dominate the 1950s in art, advertising, furniture, and automotive styling. Fisanotti’s composition is minimal yet striking, presenting the iconic Campari Soda bottle in a bold, graphic treatment that was ahead of its time for postwar commercial design.
Printed in lithography, this example will be mounted on linen for preservation before delivery and is in excellent condition.
Title: Campari Soda
Artist: Carlo Fisanotti
Date: 1948
Printer: Gros Monti, Torino
Size: 27.5 × 39 in / 70 × 100 cm
Print Type: Lithograph
On/Off Linen: on linen
Condition: Excellent
Comments: Early postwar Italian advertising design featuring the Campari Soda bottle in a minimalist, modernist style. Reflects the emerging aesthetic that would define Italian design in the 1950s.
The Schmidt’s beer poster from the early 1960s features a couple riding bicycles, each carrying a six-pack of Schmidt’s beer in their front baskets. The slogan reads, “Give your thirst a taste of life… Go… Schmidt’s of Philadelphia.”
Poster Details
Measuring 23.5 x 45 inches, the poster was produced by C. Schmidt & Sons, Inc. It was printed on glossy paper and is often linen-mounted for preservation.
Brewery History
Founded in 1860 by Christian Schmidt, the brewery became one of Philadelphia’s largest. It was known for producing American lagers and expanded its distribution across the northeastern U.S.
Marketing and Closure
Schmidt’s promoted its beer through various advertisements, including the bicycle-themed poster. The brewery closed in 1987 due to competition from national brands, but its name remains associated with Philadelphia’s brewing history.
Artist: Anon Printer: L Schmidt & sons, Philadelphia Size: 114 x 60 cm/ 45 x 23.5 in On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: offset lithograph Year: 1960’s original Condition & Comments: excellent
Artist: Guerrini, Giovanni Printer: Enit Size: 27.5 x 39 ” / 70 x 100 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1927 Condition & Comments: excellent condition with very light unobtrusive fold lines
A Very Graphic design by Giovanni Guerrini in 1927 for the Port of Cesenatico. Located on the Italian Riviera on the Adriatic side near Rimini. The port connected to by a Canal that was designed by Leonardo Da Vinci and dates back to 1500. Colorful piece and rarely comes up for sale.
Artist: Alexis Kow Printer: Imprimerie Lyon Size: 31 x 47 ” / 80 x 120 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1950c Condition & Comments: excellent condition
Alexis Kow long known for his exceptional posters of Race Cars does this poster later in his career featuring the Starlett Motor Scooter. Make your life like a film its more than a motorycle than just a scooter !! excellent on linen
Artist: Andy Warhol
Size: 22 x 29 inches
On / Off linen: On Linen
Year: 1997
Print Technique: offset lithograph Description: Excellent on linen
Step into the world of high fashion and art with this remarkable poster set created by the iconic Andy Warhol for Chanel in the 1980s. While Warhol originally crafted these images for Chanel, they were not used in advertising campaigns until 1997. These visually captivating images were printed in various colors and sizes, each serving a unique purpose.
Grand Prix Monaco 1982 by J Grognet original printing
The official poster for the 40th Grand Prix de Monaco in 1982 was created by artist J. Grognet. It features an illustration of Nelson Piquet driving the Brabham-Ford, highlighting the dynamic nature of Formula 1 racing. The poster measures approximately 60 x 40 cm (23 x 15 inches) and was printed using offset lithography by AIP in Monaco. Collectors consider it a valuable piece of motorsport memorabilia.
1984 Monaco Grand Prix by MIchael Turner original printing
The 1984 Monaco Grand Prix, held on May 13, was a thrilling and unforgettable race in Formula One history. Set in the iconic Monte Carlo, the race took place on the narrow streets of the circuit, covering 78 laps over a total distance of 260.52 km.
The Grand Prix of Monaco always showed the winning car of the previous year in the poster as it was printed before the race was won.
Artist: Turner, Michael Size: 16 x 24″ / 40 x 60 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: offset lithograph Year: 1984 original printing Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
VERS LE MONT BLANC BY GEORGES DORVIAL 1928 NIGHT VERSION
Artist: DORIVAL, GEORGES Printer: LUCIEN SERRE, Paris Size: 29,5 X 41 ” / 75 X 104CM On/Off Linen: Sold off linen there is a 2-3 week delivery time Year: 1928 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Iconic and important poster from the set of 3 posters created by geo Dorival for the PLM going to Chamonix. His use of this linear graphic was well ahead of his time for the general public. The poster is in excellent condition on linen This is the Night model
Rome, Venice, Pompeii, Milan and Florence – Carlo Cussetti, 1900
Original 1900 Italian travel poster designed by Carlo Cussetti and printed at the Ateliers Hugo D’Alesi in Paris. This poster was created for the French public to promote travel to Italy, presenting finely detailed vignettes of Rome, Venice, Pompeii, Milan, and Florence around a central panoramic view of Rome. Cussetti, active at the turn of the century, captured the cultural prestige of Italy at a moment when tourism was being encouraged through large-scale advertising lithographs.
This example is in excellent condition, professionally backed on linen. The colors remain rich and the imagery sharp, a testament to the quality of early 20th-century French lithographic printing. Posters of this type produced by Hugo D’Alesi’s atelier are valued for both their artistic merit and their role in shaping the visual culture of European travel.
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Details
Title: Rome, Venise, Pompeii, Milan and Florence
Artist: Carlo Cussetti
Date: 1900
Printer: Ateliers Hugo D’Alesi, Paris
Size: 31 x 42 in. / 80 x 107 cm
Print Technique: Stone lithograph
Linen: On linen
Condition: Excellent
